After 85k miles I've sold my 08 FL2.
I need something a bit more practical as I hardly use the car. I'm downsizing.
So, i'm leaving the brand sorry to say.
It's been an interesting few years of ownership and I've met some very nice people thanks to this forum. Many thanks to those and you know who you are!
I've nothing to complain about the car; sure it's had a few probs, several DMF's, rear diff, air con compressor, door locks etc but I've still enjoyed ownership.
I now await to have my gallbladder removed in two weeks time!! Another member of the failed FL2 clutch/DMF club, twice.

what you moving to greg, a tractor or a sheep  Former Mod/Member, with the most post & Chicken George Arch nemesis

Lots of them around here!!
Ford B Max 1.0 manual is for sale near here. I quite it and no DMF unlike the Focus. Another member of the failed FL2 clutch/DMF club, twice.

i bet you know someone who designed something on it too

i know we haven't spoke for a while but keep in touch  Former Mod/Member, with the most post & Chicken George Arch nemesis

I do indeed. Some very useful contacts with software mods
Of course i'll keep in touch.
Also got my eye on a Series 3 gathering dust in a shed near here. Another member of the failed FL2 clutch/DMF club, twice.

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We were over at Lake Vyrnwy yesterday and was wondering how you were getting on Greg! Sorry to hear that the FL2's going, but wish you luck with wherever you go from here

Hope the opp goes well too

It's a wonder I didn't see you Tigger. I was at Abertridwr 400 yds away yesterday! Another member of the failed FL2 clutch/DMF club, twice.

I give you a call next week when I'm back, away in France at minute, really looking forward to the Ferry on Saturday after having seen the forecast

Series 3, the dogs would love it, you know you will too

That would have been a surprise!

Good luck with op Pegleg. Also with the B Max - at least you won't need to get on the floor to get in!  10MY (Sept 09) TD4 HSE Auto in Stornoway Grey (Now Gone)

08 FL2 TD4 SE Manual in Rimini Red (Now Gone)

now then series 3 indeed , you can roll on onto its side and it only costs £58 to mend , in 1983 money

I dont know how I know that, a stack of bales fell onto ours when I was 16 and my dad was away in France

apart from that, terrible vehicle, why would you do that to yourself? might as well keep the fl2 At work
At home

"I can't always believe facts I read on the web" - Charles Dickens

winner by default of the tractor vs caravan race

Hi Greg,

Sorry to hear the FL2 is going, but more importantly the operation is without any problems.
look forward to hearing from you post op.

Will not be doing radio on Rally GB this year as now I am 77 I cannot cope with the nearly 20 hours in the
forest for the 2 stages but will let you know if I am in the area next year for one of The Bitish Rally Championship or BTRDA events.

Best regards,

Bill. Life Honorary Member of Wallasey Motor Club.
Licenced MSA Radio Operator for 35+ years.
Rallying is the only sport.

I got rid of my FL2 last February after one or two little niggles and the nagging feeling in the back of my mind that something major was about to go on it. I'd had it 3 years and loved it but with a budget of around £14k I wasn't going to be able to but a 3 years old FL2. Wanted something 'comparable' (yes I know that is hard to define) but ended up with a compromise (the wifes doing). I got a 2 year old Ford Kuga Titanium X with AWD within my budget (it was high mileage but what the hell).

I've already posted on this so won't repeat myself but I most certainly have envious looks every time a FL2 passes me.

Did I make a mistake - OF COURSE I DID!!!!

Had my gallbladder removed the day before yesterday.
Arrived home 7pm the same day but couldn't sleep due to pain. It was the same 1st day back home.
Today is another matter altogether. The pain has eased and I've managed a few hours sleep. I've a raging appetite and had a small beef dinner with Yorks.
My Consultant says I can eat anything I want now but be sensible!!
The Staff at Royal Shrewsbury Hospital have been fantastic, can't fault them.
Glad it's all over and no more painful attacks.

I'd just like to add that from reporting my gallbladder attacks to my GP and to having the thing removed took only 4 weeks.
Top stuff NHS!!!! Another member of the failed FL2 clutch/DMF club, twice.